Economy China’s official data and its rhetoric do not always align and while its exports have remained robust, it has not prevented a slump in manufacturing output. Its purchasing managers index (PMI) was below 50 (contraction territory) in November, the eighth straight monthly decline. While U.S. import barriers have been slimmed, now other countries are erecting their own barriers. Their interest in imports from China are also dimmed by the fact that Beijing is driving manufacturing dominance in both advanced and basic manufacturing products, leaving little left for its smaller neighboring countries. Taiwan Wildcard The latest Trump-Xi meeting managed to stabilize Sino-American relations and spur soybean purchases, but another derai...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.